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Ace

American Staffordshire Terrier · Male · Adult · 8 years

Description: 🐾 Ace 🐾 Ace is typically the dog you glance at... then pass by without really stopping. And yet, those who know him know how wonderful he is. 🖤 Born in 2018, this Staff crossbreed was abandoned because he was not comfortable with young children. We will therefore look for a home without young children for him. But aside from that? Ace is a deeply kind, loyal, and affectionate dog. He is even one of the most well-behaved dogs in the kennel. Not the one who makes the most noise or jumps around to attract attention. He simply waits for someone to come see him. And when they do, he reveals all his charm: the wild runs in the park, the playtime moments, his adorable way of coming to present his "didine" to ask for teddy bears... 🥹 And honestly, between his angelic face and his little bulldog tail that makes him even more cute, Ace has everything to melt someone. He deserves to no longer be the "invisible" dog of the shelter. ✨

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Description : 🐾 Ace 🐾 Ace, c’est typiquement le chien qu’on regarde… puis devant lequel on passe sans vraiment s’arrêter. Et pourtant, ceux qui le connaissent savent à quel point il est merveilleux. 🖤 Né en 2018, ce croisé Staff a été abandonné parce qu’il n’était pas à l’aise avec les jeunes enfants. Nous chercherons donc pour lui un foyer sans enfants en bas âge. Mais en dehors de ça ? Ace est un chien profondément gentil, fidèle et attachant. C’est même l’un des chiens les plus sages du chenil. Pas celui qui fait le plus de bruit ou qui saute partout pour attirer l’attention. Lui, il attend simplement qu’on vienne le voir. Et quand c’est le cas, il révèle tout son charme : les courses folles dans le parc, les moments de jeu, sa façon adorable de venir présenter sa “didine” pour réclamer des doudouces… 🥹 Et honnêtement, entre sa tête d’ange et sa petite queue de bulldogue qui le rend encore plus craquant, Ace a tout pour faire fondre quelqu’un. Il mérite tellement de ne plus être le chien “transparent” du refuge. ✨

Size
Age
Adult · 8 years
Location
🇧🇪Mouscron
Shelter
SPA Mouscron
Living with Ace
  • Good with kids
Cared for by SPA Mouscron · MouscronLearn about American Staffordshire Terrier

Listed 4 months ago

Bringing Ace home

What you'll need for Ace in week one.

Hand-picked · prices indicative

  1. 01
    Required by most shelters

    Trixie Transport Box

    Sturdy plastic carrier — what most shelters require for pickup.

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    €35–45
  2. 02
    Editor's pick

    Folding Wire Crate

    First-week safe space. Shelter dogs settle faster with a crate.

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    €50–80
  3. 03
    Legal · EU

    Car Seatbelt Tether

    Legally required in most EU countries for transporting dogs.

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    €8–12
  4. 04

    Adaptil Calming Spray

    Dog-specific pheromone diffuser. Worth it for the trip home.

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    €18–25
  5. 05

    Orthopaedic Dog Bed

    Worth the upgrade — rescues often have joint issues from kennels.

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    €30–60
  6. 06
    Safer than a collar

    Padded Y-Front Harness

    Escape-proof for spooky rescues. Safer than a collar in week one.

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    €20–35

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About Ace

What life with Ace looks like

Ace is a adult american staffordshire terrier dog waiting at SPA Mouscron in Mouscron.

An adult dog fits most household rhythms once the first couple of weeks of adjustment pass. Two reasonable walks a day plus play time is usually enough. Plan a "decompression fortnight" — quiet routine, no visitors, no off-leash adventures — to let them settle.

🇧🇪Adopting from Belgium

Belgian shelters operate under regional law (Flanders, Wallonia, Brussels each have their own rules). All adoptions include the Eurochip, vaccinations, and a stewardship contract. Several Flemish shelters partner with Dutch and German rescue networks.

Mouscron, Belgium browse more dogs in Belgium.

Frequently asked

Adopting Ace, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Ace?
Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. SPA Mouscron handles screening and the adoption contract directly — TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw Ace on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Ace if I live in another country?
Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad — SPA Mouscron will tell you what they need (EU pet passport, rabies titer, transport coordination) and whether they handle transport themselves or refer you to a partner. Plan for an extra €100–€350 in transport costs depending on distance.
Is Ace already vetted, vaccinated, and chipped?
Most dogs on TailHarbor leave their shelter with sterilization, current vaccinations, microchip ID, and an EU pet passport included in the adoption fee. The vet status on this page reflects what the shelter has reported — ask them directly if you need details on specific vaccines, recent bloodwork, or chronic conditions.
What happens if Ace isn't the right fit?
Every reputable rescue accepts an animal back if the adoption genuinely doesn't work — that's part of the standard contract. Talk it through with SPA Mouscron early rather than rehoming privately; they know Ace and can place them more successfully than a second-hand listing can.
Why does the description sometimes read awkwardly?
TailHarbor translates shelter descriptions into English from the source language (FR). Translation is imperfect — names of streets, donors, and shelter-specific terms occasionally slip through unidiomatically. For the cleanest read, click the source link to see the shelter's original page.
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